Tungsten(III) iodide

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Tungsten(III) iodide
Names
Other names
Tungsten triiodide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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PubChem CID
  • InChI=1S/3HI.W/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
    Key: BHPNVJNBEDSWEE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • I[W](I)I
Properties
WI3
Molar mass 564.6
AppearanceBlack solid [1]
Insoluble [2]
Related compounds
Other anions
Tungsten(III) bromide
Tungsten(III) chloride
Other cations
Chromium(III) iodide
Molybdenum(III) iodide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Tungsten(III) iodide or tungsten triiodide is a chemical compound of tungsten and iodine with the formula WI3.

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Preparation

Tungsten(III) iodide can be prepared by reducing tungsten hexacarbonyl with iodine. [1] [3]

Properties

Tungsten(III) iodide is a black solid that releases iodine at room temperature, and is less stable than molybdenum(III) iodide. It is soluble in acetone and nitrobenzene, and slightly soluble in chloroform. [1]

It decomposes to form tungsten(II) iodide: [1]

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References

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